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Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 26 2013, 05:11 PM

Todd here Per suggestions from GITARRERO and COSMIN, This is going to be a "Soundtrack Collab" as it's based on a track that I"m working on for a Soundtrack! I'm going to submit the completed work with Solos to the director of the documentary for his consideration for inclusion in the final edit. Everyone will get full credit of course!! The project is from director John Mahoney and is called INSPIRATION NOW which is the title of his recent book. Here is the backing track on soundcloud.

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/soundtrack-work-inspiration

This is going to be an AUDIO COLLAB so that folks without cameras/video can still be involved. So here are the details.

DELIVERABLES
1.)Backing track with Solo
2.)Solo without backing track
3.)DUE DATE March 15, 2013.

This track is WAAAAYYY outside of what I normally write so the solo can be as bizarre as you like, or as traditional, all bets are off so go nuts

Todd

Posted by: Jouve Feb 26 2013, 05:20 PM

That's just awesome!
I bet there'll be some great melodies written here!

Posted by: Gitarrero Feb 26 2013, 07:41 PM

Sweet!

I've finished my GMC-hiatus and am back and ready

Christian

Posted by: DeGroot Feb 26 2013, 09:05 PM

Hey Todd, digging this soundtrack! I came up with something (to my surprise) rather quick. I tried to add to the atmosphere of the soundtrack here.

https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/nothingface-1

Posted by: vonhotch Feb 27 2013, 12:57 AM

Wow. This seems like quite an opportunity. Thanks for sharing it with us! I am definitely gonna try to come up with something. Probably not as quick as DeGroot though, nice job man!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 27 2013, 02:46 AM

Thanks Jouve Hop in and go crazy!!!

QUOTE (Jouve @ Feb 26 2013, 11:20 AM)

That's just awesome!
I bet there'll be some great melodies written here!

QUOTE (Gitarrero @ Feb 26 2013, 01:41 PM)

Sweet!

I've finished my GMC-hiatus and am back and ready

Christian

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Feb 26 2013, 03:05 PM)

Hey Todd, digging this soundtrack! I came up with something (to my surprise) rather quick. I tried to add to the atmosphere of the soundtrack here.

https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/nothingface-1

QUOTE (vonhotch @ Feb 26 2013, 06:57 PM)

Posted by: Patrik Berg Feb 27 2013, 02:15 PM

I like the sound of this, I'll see what I can come up with

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 27 2013, 09:03 PM

Cool! Can't wait to hear!!

QUOTE (Patrik Berg @ Feb 27 2013, 08:15 AM)

Posted by: Patrik Berg Feb 28 2013, 02:21 PM

Thanks Todd, that was fun

https://soundcloud.com/patrik-berg-2/todds-soundtrack

https://soundcloud.com/patrik-berg-2/todds-soundtrack-guitar-only

Posted by: Dieterle Feb 28 2013, 02:56 PM

OK i give it a try too - coming soon !

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 28 2013, 03:13 PM

Very cool take!!! Great vibe and playing

Todd

QUOTE (Patrik Berg @ Feb 28 2013, 08:21 AM)

Thanks Todd, that was fun

https://soundcloud.com/patrik-berg-2/todds-soundtrack

https://soundcloud.com/patrik-berg-2/todds-soundtrack-guitar-only

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Feb 28 2013, 08:56 AM)

Posted by: Dieterle Feb 28 2013, 03:38 PM

OK now first records :-)

https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/soundtrack-collab-with-backing


https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/sountrack-collab-no-backing

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 28 2013, 07:47 PM

Some very cool licks!! I think I should have shared the KEY of the song now that I think about it.

The song is in

A FLAT MINOR

So A pentatonic and A Minor should work well. I think you may be playing in A so everything is a tad off key. I like the licks, it's just that they are all out of pitch a bit. I think I can try to adjust this in my DAW though. However, if you want to re record in A Flat, please feel free Either way will work. Good job on putting together the solo!!


Todd

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Feb 28 2013, 09:38 AM)

Posted by: Dieterle Mar 2 2013, 07:48 PM

Hello Todd and Friends here a new record


https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/toddsoundtrack-with


https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/toddsoundtrack-ohne

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 4 2013, 02:47 AM

Some fine licks Well played! However, It sounds like you are still playing in A? The backing is in G SHARP so you are one half step out of key I think.

Start with your first finger on the fourth fret and the Pentatonic scale should work from there. Don't worry about playing fast, focus on vibrato and holding notes longer. Since the backing is very electronic, go for a slow vibe maybe to balance it. I hate to have you keep re doing this. I'm sure it will be worth it!

Here is a tablature of G Sharp Pentatonic Minor for reference.

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Mar 2 2013, 01:48 PM)

Hello Todd and Friends here a new record


https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/toddsoundtrack-with


https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/toddsoundtrack-ohne

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 4 2013, 08:00 AM

Wow this sounds like a cool little project! Hey Todd can you give us any information as what the documentary is about to perhaps inspire a fitting mood or theme for what we may come up with? Is it simply about inspiration?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 4 2013, 04:55 PM

It's a documentary about the "Making of" a book called "Inspiration Now" which is an Art Book by a pal of mine named John Mahoney. He does character design and such. If you saw the movie MIMIC you've seen his work as he designed the big walking bug Here is a link to the facebook page for the book.

https://www.facebook.com/MahoneyInspirationNow

QUOTE (AK Rich @ Mar 4 2013, 02:00 AM)

Posted by: Dieterle Mar 4 2013, 10:06 PM

Ok now in G

https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/todd-collab-g-with


https://soundcloud.com/dieterleguitar/todd-collab-g-ohne

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 5 2013, 12:14 AM

G SHARP Right? Not G?

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Mar 4 2013, 04:06 PM)

Posted by: Dieterle Mar 5 2013, 07:26 AM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Mar 5 2013, 12:14 AM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 5 2013, 11:04 PM

I'd say try the V-Pick Switchblade buffed (which are the ones Vinnie @ Vpicks made for me) Here is the link with info


http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=pick


Also try the V-Pick Switchblade Black, here is the link.

http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=221&page=picks

You email Vinnie (the owner) via his website. And you can order direct from him. His wife is also very nice and does lots of order handling so you may end up talking with her.

I"ll PM you this info, in case you miss this post. Also, PM me if you have specific questions like this, in addition to posting so that I don't miss it by mistake

Todd

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Mar 5 2013, 01:26 AM)

G SHARP # hehe you are RIGHT as always !!!!!!!!!!

Todd a noter question too about v picks !

I will order in USA some and just not sure about which ones .

I am thinking about two-three kinds minimum so for Shredding - Jazzy and Neoclassical stuff in future

wich Ones you would recommend ?

Thank you in Advance Dieter

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 6 2013, 10:48 PM

Time is Running out!! Join Today!!! Or soon

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Feb 26 2013, 11:11 AM)

Todd here Per suggestions from GITARRERO and COSMIN, This is going to be a "Soundtrack Collab" as it's based on a track that I"m working on for a Soundtrack! I'm going to submit the completed work with Solos to the director of the documentary for his consideration for inclusion in the final edit. Everyone will get full credit of course!! The project is from director John Mahoney and is called INSPIRATION NOW which is the title of his recent book. Here is the backing track on soundcloud.

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/soundtrack-work-inspiration

This is going to be an AUDIO COLLAB so that folks without cameras/video can still be involved. So here are the details.

DELIVERABLES
1.)Backing track with Solo
2.)Solo without backing track
3.)DUE DATE March 15, 2013.

This track is WAAAAYYY outside of what I normally write so the solo can be as bizarre as you like, or as traditional, all bets are off so go nuts

Todd

Posted by: vonhotch Mar 14 2013, 12:47 AM

Here are my tracks.
https://soundcloud.com/vonhotch/mahoneysoundtrack2/s-fyLsO
https://soundcloud.com/vonhotch/mahoneysoundtrack2nb/s-6nuxF

Posted by: mroberts70 Mar 14 2013, 04:45 AM

Nice one Joe! Very cool...

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Feb 26 2013, 03:05 PM)

Hey Todd, digging this soundtrack! I came up with something (to my surprise) rather quick. I tried to add to the atmosphere of the soundtrack here.

https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/nothingface-1

QUOTE (vonhotch @ Mar 13 2013, 06:47 PM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 14 2013, 05:08 AM

Nice!!! Very cool chops on this one. Von Drilling it and KIlling it!!! Looking forward to putting this together!!

QUOTE (vonhotch @ Mar 13 2013, 07:47 PM)

Posted by: mroberts70 Mar 14 2013, 05:30 AM

Here is a quick take, I more likely will not be able to split the guitar part from the BT unfortunately as I'm still working on how to get my recordings worked out with this equipment so that I can properly record into separate tracks. Anyhow, I wanted to throw in an idea and if I can't make it with the guitar part only, then feel free not to include this in the final cut. More than anything I just wanted to submit something for comment. Always looking to improve...

Thanks Todd.

http://soundcloud.com/mroberts70/sound-track-collab-roberts

Posted by: vonhotch Mar 14 2013, 09:00 PM

Thanks, couldn't miss this.

QUOTE (mroberts70 @ Mar 14 2013, 03:45 AM)

I liked that Chris... I figured you would be on this one for sure... Nice...

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Mar 14 2013, 04:08 AM)

QUOTE (mroberts70 @ Mar 14 2013, 04:30 AM)

Here is a quick take, I more likely will not be able to split the guitar part from the BT unfortunately as I'm still working on how to get my recordings worked out with this equipment so that I can properly record into separate tracks. Anyhow, I wanted to throw in an idea and if I can't make it with the guitar part only, then feel free not to include this in the final cut. More than anything I just wanted to submit something for comment. Always looking to improve...

Thanks Todd.

http://soundcloud.com/mroberts70/sound-track-collab-roberts

Posted by: Gitarrero Mar 16 2013, 04:30 PM

One day after the deadline, not too bad for the german guy

https://soundcloud.com/gitarrero/soundtrack-collab-wbt

 Soundtrack_Collab_nbt.mp3 ( 735.51K ) : 55

Posted by: mroberts70 Mar 17 2013, 01:29 AM

QUOTE (vonhotch @ Mar 14 2013, 03:00 PM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 17 2013, 10:34 PM

It's not over til the GERMAN GUY PLAYS!!!

Actually I'm

EXTENDING THE DEADLINE ONE WEEEK.


So we can use this in our next Video Chat Lesson!!!!!

If you have not put in a take guys, GO FOR IT!!!


Todd

QUOTE (Gitarrero @ Mar 16 2013, 11:30 AM)

One day after the deadline, not too bad for the german guy

https://soundcloud.com/gitarrero/soundtrack-collab-wbt

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 26 2013, 09:00 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Feb 26 2013, 08:05 PM)

Hey Todd, digging this soundtrack! I came up with something (to my surprise) rather quick. I tried to add to the atmosphere of the soundtrack here.

https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/nothingface-1

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 27 2013, 03:28 AM

Great job!! Really digging these takes I"m packing and moving this week I'm planning on mixing this as soon as I can setup my new studio. I think it's gonna RAWK!!!!


Todd

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Mar 26 2013, 04:00 PM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 4 2013, 04:35 PM

Finally getting my home studio back together so I can start putting this collab together. This experience has been daunting in terms of deconstructing and reconstructing my studio. It's made me think I need to perhaps buy a RV/Van and put my studio in something mobile. I didn't realize I had this much gear. It took a week to pull apart and it's still not all back together. 5 years of building a home recording facility has yielded a staggering amount of gear and cabling.

Todd

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Mar 17 2013, 05:34 PM)

Posted by: mroberts70 Apr 4 2013, 07:36 PM

I believe sir, you could use a live in roadie....